After years of anticipation, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has finally launched and received positive feedback from critics. If you're considering purchasing the game or have already done so, you might be curious about the length of the campaign. After all, everyone wants to get their money’s worth.

The guide below outlines how long it typically takes to complete the main campaign of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Regardless of the playtime, keep in mind that the game also includes a multiplayer mode, Eternal War, and a co-op mode, Operations, both of which can be replayed as often as you'd like.

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How Long to Beat the Campaign of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

The main campaign of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 isn’t particularly long, as some critics have noted, but it’s not disrespectfully short either. A standard playthrough of the campaign took us around 10 hours. However, if you take the time to explore each level and collect all the in-game collectibles, such as data slates, you can likely add another hour or two to your total playtime. In general, players can expect,

  • 10 hours for a normal playthrough.
  • 12 hours with exploration and collectibles.

A 12-hour campaign for a $60 game, which also includes a full-fledged multiplayer mode and a co-op mode, is a fair deal. Additionally, playing on harder difficulties can further extend the playtime, though that largely depends on each player’s skill level.

A future update during Season 2 will introduce Lethal Difficulty, offering you the chance to test your skills in the campaign once again.

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How Long to Beat Operations Mode of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Operations is the co-op mode in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, allowing you to team up with two friends. Your experience with the mode can vary significantly, since it is designed for replayability. There are six Operations levels, and completing all of them with your comerades should take around 2 to 3 hours. The playtime for Operations mode will expand further, as the Year One Roadmap promises additional PvE missions, giving you even more reason to jump back into the game.

If you're still undecided about purchasing the game, check out our full review for more in-depth insight.

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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 86%
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Released
September 9, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Developer(s)
Saber Interactive
Publisher(s)
Focus Entertainment
Engine
Swarm Engine
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
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Franchise
Warhammer 40K
Number of Players
1-6
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Hack and Slash